All Alternative Treatments Articles

5 Ways a Spa Visit May Help Reduce Back Pain

Acupuncture and massage are therapies that may help reduce back pain.

Acupressure: A Safe Alternative Therapy

Accupressure therapy does not involve the use of any invasive techniques. A skilled practitioner simply uses his or her thumbs and fingers (sometimes the elbow) to exert pressure to specific body points.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

An alternative angle to understanding low back pain is presented through the model of Chinese medicine.

Acupuncture Reduces Back Pain Better than Mainstream Methods

A research team found that acupuncture delivered more relief to back pain patients than standard treatments-- even if toothpicks were used instead of needles. Article describes study and includes a spine professional's opinion on the results.

Acupuncture: It Works

Acupuncture can be effective in the treatment of back and neck pain.

Aloe

Aloe can be an effective herbal treatment taken both internally and externally.

Alternative Treatment for Spinal and Back Pain

Highly skilled medical acupuncturists use locations to treat nerve roots in the cervical and lumbar spine in a manner similar to an epidural injection.

Alternative Treatments Center

To find pain relief, you may try alternative treatments. In the SpineUniverse Alternative Treatments Center, you can learn about acupuncture, herbal remedies, massage, and other complementary and alternative treatments.

Barberry

Barberry is an herbal treatment that can be used as an antibiotic and to boost the immune system.

Bilberry

Bilberry is an herbal remedy that can be used to improve circulation,treat hemmorroids and varicose veins and can help control blood clots.

Biofeedback: Questions and Answers

Biofeedback is an alternative treatment where a patient is trained to control physiological functions and repress pain.

Blackcohosh

Black Cohosh is an herbal remedy that can help in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol and is helpful for circulatory and women's health.

Burdock

Burdock is an herbal remedy that is used for liver and gallbladder function, and can help relieve gout, arthritis and other inflammatory ailments.

Can Therapeutic Massage Help Relieve Back Pain?

Therapeutic massage is an alternative treatment for people with a variety of spine conditions. Learn how you can get back pain relief with massage. Here are 5 things to know about therapeutic massage.

Care for Your Low Back According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Some patients find that Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM can be combined with Western medical care to help reduce back pain.